August 2010
Sports
College sports
Bicycling
Golf
Horse Sports
Motor sports
Runs and Walks
Golf
Leagues and Classes
Motor sports
Menu of this month's listings, stories and columns
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team regular home game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sundays at 6:05 p.m.) at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Tickets: $8 box seats; $7 general admission (free for age 4 and younger). Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
• Aug. 2-5 — Fort Worth Cats
• Aug. 10-12 — Grand Prairie Air Hogs
• Aug. 13-15 — Pensacola Pelicans
• Aug. 20-22 — Wichita Wingnuts
• Aug. 24-26 — Shreveport Captains
Recurring promotions include Fireworks Friday; Quartermania 25¢ selected concessions Sunday, $3 Bud Light Lime and a Mexican entree for $3 Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays.
Mission Monday recognizing Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso is Monday, Aug. 2.
“Where’s Waldo” is Wednesday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11.
Meet and greet with AANG from Avatar: The Last Airbender” Saturday, Aug. 14.
Military Night is Wednesday, Aug. 25; free admission for military with ID.
Fan Appreciation Night Fireworks are Thursday, Aug. 26.
To get there: take the Patriot Freeway to the Diana exit. From Loop 375, turn south on Kenworthy.
Continental Baseball League games — The league includes the Las Cruces Vaqueros and the Big Bend (Alpine, Texas) Cowboys.
Las Cruces Vaqueros — Home games are 7 p.m. at Apodaca Baseball Complex in Las Cruces. Sunday game times vary. General admission: $6. Information: (575) 680-2212 or lascrucesvaqueros.com. Vaquero home games:
• Aug. 5-8 — Desert Valley Mountain Lions
• Aug. 12-15 — Big Bend Cowboys
Big Bend Cowboys — Home games are 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays) at Kokernot Field in Alpine, Texas. Tickets: $6.50 bleachers; $7.50 chairbacks; $11 box seats. Information:(432) 249-0682. bigbendcowboys.com. Cowboy home games:
• July 29-Aug. 1 -— Las Cruces Vaqueros
• Aug. 5-8 — Coastal Kingfish.
Solo Boxeo Tecate — Featherweight boxer Antonio Escalante takes on Edel Ruiz of Mexico when Tele-Futura’s boxing event comes to El Paso at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Also featured is boxer Omar Figueroa versus an opponent to be announced. Tickets: $105.75, $65.75, $35.75 and $25.75, plus applicable service charges. (Ticketmaster).
Escalante is ranked No. 2 in the world by both the World Boxing Association and the World Boxing Organization.
Sun City Roller Girls — The women’s flat track roller derby league will host its next bout, “Shut Up and Skate!” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Doors open at 5 p.m. August’s bout features Las Pistoleras taking on the Sexacutioners. Admission: $5 in advance; $7 at the door; $4 military with ID; free for ages 5 and younger. Advance tickets available at area Good Times stores, Red Skull Tattoos, All That Music, Tom Fooleries Tattoo and Mulligan’s East, and FleshWryders. Information: Mulligan’s East, 633-8306 or suncityrollergirls.com.
King of the Cage — The fighting event is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, N.M. (near Ruidoso). One of the largest mixed martial arts event series in the world, King of the Cage features intense, no-holds-barred fighting competitions. Tickets: $65-$100. Age 21 and older welcome. (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Battle of the Champions Karate Tournament — The annual tournament is Aug. 20-21 at the El Paso Convention Center, sponsored by the National Blackbelt League and the Southwest Karate Group. Spectator admission: $8 ($5 children). Information: 329-3008 or 1-800-331-8809, ext. 3274.
‘A Day of Reckoning’ wrestling — The inaugural World Wrestling Today event is 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Cohen Stadium, featuring several champion wrestlers. The show will crown the WWT’s World Champion and World Tag Team Champions. A special ladies match between Simply Lucious and former WWE Women’s Champion, Jazz, is planned, as well as a special tribute to former El Pasoan, Eddie Guerrero with the Guerrero Family. Tickets: $20 general admission; $30 box seats; $50 ringside.
Information: 755-2000.
The event was postponed from Friday, July 9; tickets purchased for that date will be honored and those ticket holders will receive a free CD.
Bouts will feature Booker T, Charlie Haas, Ken Anderson, Kishi, The James Gang (formerly known as the New Age Outlaws) and Rob Terry. Also competing are Mexico’s Super Crazy, Kevin Thorn, Former Mexican Heavyweight Champion, Konan, Carlito, Rodney Mack, Texas Newcomer, Ryan Genesis and El Paso’s own Chavo Guerrero Sr. The “Special Enforcer/Referee” is NFL Hall of Famer Randy White.
Sun City Regional Classic — The body building and figure championships 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Entry forms/information: 449-7688 or guaranty_r8@yahoo.com.
Weigh-ins are 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 10, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso Street.
College sports
Sun Bowl Volleyball Invitational — The 6th annual collegiate volleyball tournament featuring UTEP and teams from top women’s programs across the nation is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Teams/game times to be announced. Tickets: $5 per day. Information: 533-4416, ext. 15.
UTEP Women’s Soccer — The 2010 season’s first home game is 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, against Northern Arizona. Home games are at UTEP’s University Field. Tickets: $7 ($3 children). Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
The 13th annual Miners’ Classic is Aug. 27-29. UTEP takes on Fresno State at 7 p.m. Friday and Utah Valley at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Miners take on the Aggies at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at NMSU.
UTEP Volleyball — All home games are at Memorial Gym. Tickets information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com. Individual tickets available through Ticketmaster.
• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 — NMSU
• Noon Sunday, Oct. 3 — Houston
The Miners take on NMSU Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
NMSU Volleyball — The Aggies volleyball team’s home games are at the NMSU Pan Am Center. Times to be announced. Individual game tickets: $5-$10. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
• Wednesday, Sept. 1 — CSU Bakersfield
• Friday, Sept. 3 —- UTEP
• Saturday, Sept. 25 — Louisiana Tech
• Friday, Oct. 1 — Hawaii
The Aggies take on UTEP at UTEP’s Memorial Gym at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.
UTEP Football — The Miners’ first home game of the season is Saturday, Sept. 4 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
Upcoming September games:
• Sept. 18 — New Mexico State
• Sept. 25 — Memphis
Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club — Club events are open to the public; helmets required. Unless listed otherwise, rides begin at River Run Plaza on Country Club Road. (Mesa becomes Country Club; go west past the Rio Grande; River Run is on the right.) Web: elpasobicycleclub.com.
Leaderless rides are at 6 p.m. Wednesday nights. Rides are 20 to 24 miles at various paces depending on the group. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza.
• 7 a.m. Saturday, July 31 — Huevos con Chorizo. Ride up the Valley and return on the rollers. Huevos con chorizo burritos afterwards at the Clarks. Moderate pace, 40 miles. Bob and Connie Clark, 833-5838.
• 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 — Ride-100, 63, 40 or 26 miles at a moderate pace. The 100-mile riders will leave from Artcraft and Upper Valley and arrive at La Mesa between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. to meet the riders doing either the 63-mile or the 26-mile routes. The 100- and 63-mile riders will make a brief stop at The Bean in Mesilla around 8:15 a.m. 8:30 to pick up the 40-mile riders, the 26-milers will return to La Mesa for a leaderless return ride. Margaret O’Kelley: 588-3825, Bob Lynn, 443-4226.
• Sunday, Aug. 1 — Club members will volunteer at Music Under the Stars, handing out trash bags, providing hospitality and sharing information about the club.
• 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 — Meet at Crazy Cat at Airport and Montana for a 70-mile ride generally headed east. Lunch follows. Tony Lawrence: (228) 547-4035.
• 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 — Meet at the North Hills Park (John Cunningham) for a 13-mile, half technical, half non-technical, mountain bike ride. Adrian M: 269-4987.
A leaderless road bike ride starts at the same time and place to ride Anthony gap and possibly out towards White Sands on Martin Luther King. Speed and distance determined by riders.
• 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 — Meet at La Mesa at Severino’s Restaurant (Hwy 28) for a ride on the rollers at Vado and beyond. Meal option at Severino’s after ride. Moderate pace, 40 miles. Linda Price: 433-4188.
• 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 — Beginner/Intermediate Group Distance Training/Coffee Ride. This 100km (63 miles) ride leaves from Artcraft and Upper Valley. Riders will maintain a pace of 15 to 17 max going to the Bean in Mesilla with a stop at La Mesa both ways. Road bike recommended. Must be able to ride in a group/paceline. Please be at ride start by 6:45 am. Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825.
• 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 — Beginner/Intermediate Group rollers ride. Start at Brown Elementary on Helen of Troy and ride the rollers out and back. 20-25 miles, moderate pace. John Wolford, 915-309-3786
• 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 — Meet at Madeline Park in the Kern Place and ride central El Paso roads; 25-30 miles. Breakfast afterwards. Henry Payan: 355-6506
• Saturday, Aug. 28 — Start at 4844 Portsmouth for both fast and moderate group rides. Distances/Routes to be determined by group. Breakfast and swimming after at the Wiggs residence. Bob Wiggs: 584-9729.
• 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 — Meet at Upper Valley and Artcraft for a ride through the Upper Valley via Vado with La Mesa as the destination. Moderate pace, about 40 miles. Noah and Steve: team.stewie@hotmail.com or 626-7350.
Beginner/Intermediate Group (BIG) Rides - The El Paso Bicycle Club offers a special training program for beginning and intermediate riders. Weekly rides begin at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the strip center on Upper Valley Road and Artcraft. Helmets required; participants should park cars in spaces marked for cyclists. A discussion on a selected cycling topic will precede each ride. Information: Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825, or Wyona Turner, 204-4835.
• Aug. 3 — Fun Ride. Wyona, 204-4835.
• Aug. 10 — Advance Group Riding Skills. Margaret, 588-3825.
• Aug. 17 — Hills. Margaret, 588-3825.
• Aug. 24 — Tips for the Big Day. Margaret, 588-3825.
• Aug. 31 — Review of Bike Parts. Fred Carpenter, 309-1607.
A BIG Group Distance Training/Coffee Ride is 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. Ride to The Bean in Mesilla and back. Be at ride start at 6:45 a.m. Margaret O’Kelley: 915-588-3825.
A BIG rollers ride is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Brown Elementary School on Helen of Troy. Moderate pace, 20-25 miles. John Wolford: 309-3786.
Roll for the Cure — Professional cyclist and pro tour announced Chad Patterson will be among the participants in the cycling event 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M. Route options offered for novice to competitive cyclists, including 25K, 50K and 100K routes. Hydration stations available every 12 to 15 miles. Ride marshals, motorcycle support, police/sheriff support, SAG van, and a meal at the finish line also featured. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life and American Cancer Society. Cost: $20 individual ($10 youth); $30 families; $120 team of eight. Information: (575) 492-5232 or rollforthecure.net.
A 60-mile motorcycle poker run will be held by Old Dogs Club.
Atom Cyclist Bike Club — The club hosts 50-100-mile weekly rides leaving promptly at 7 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday from the Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886 Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), for intermediate and advanced riders only. Information: Atom Cyclist, 225-0011.
PAL Roadrunner BMX Track — The Las Cruces track at 1600 E. Hadley (at Walnut) hosts racing at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Information: (575) 650-3999 or (575) 532-9651.
Desert Downs BMX Track — BMX practice and racing begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the track at 5500 Optimist Road at Railroad Drive (next to Nations Tobin Park). Entry fee: $7 per class ($3 opens). Spectator admission is free. Information: 241-2206 or desertdowns.com.
Golf
American Cancer Society Golf Classic — The tournament is Friday, Aug. 6, at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000 McCombs. The 4-man scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Combination team handicap of 32 minimum. Space limited to 36 teams; two teams per tee. Entry fee: $125 per player ($500 per team). Includes green fee, cart, driving range balls, lunch, awards and door prizes). Sponsorships available. Limited to 36 teams. Information: Christina Aragon, 544-4427 or christina.aragon@cancer.org, or David Raukey, 202-3489.
‘Cow Pasture Pool’ Golf Tournament — The tournament benefiting the El Paso Ford Dealers Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo scholarship fund begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Underwood Golf Complex’s Sunrise Course, 3200 Coe on Fort Bliss. Buckles to first-place winners, drawing and raffle after the event. Food provided by Subway. Cost: $100 per player (four-man scramble). Information: 539-5933 or elprodeo.com.
UTEP Alumni Golf Tournament — UTEP Alumni Association will host a fundraising tournament Friday, Aug. 20, at Butterfield Trail Golf Club, 1858 Cottonwoods. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Four-person scramble. Awards program and dinner follows the tournament; shirts given to all participants. Proceeds benefit UTEP scholarships. Registration: $125 individuals ($500 team of four). Information: 772-1031 or ia.utep.edu/alumni.
Also featured are putting, longest drive, hole-in-one and closest to the pin contests.
‘Scramble for Ethics’ Golf Tournament — The 12th annual Better Business Bureau scramble is Friday, Aug. 27, at Butterfield Trail Golf Club, near El Paso International Airport. Registration begins at noon; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the BBB Foundation Elementary Ethics Program. Anyone making a hole-in-one wins a new Ford Fusion or F-150 truck. Cost: $600 (team of four); hole signs and sponsorships available. Information: 577-0195, 490-0762 or communications@bbbelpaso.org.
Cost includes lunch by Tony’s Pit Bar-B-Q and a “build-a-burger” bar dinner from Butterfield’s Restaurant.
Horse Sports
Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing — Live racing at 1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, except on holiday weekends when the horses run Friday through Monday. The season runs through Labor Day weekend with the running of the All American Futurity. Grandstand admission and parking are free. Turf club admission: $10. Valet parking is $5. Information: (575) 378-4140 or raceruidoso.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The copper-domed casino offers slot machines, and video-machine versions of poker, keno and other games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with live entertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. weekends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs.
Motor sports
El Paso Motorplex — The drag strip is at 13101 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10 off Clint exit #42). Drag races are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Spectator admission varies. Information: 588-8119 or southwestdrags.com.
Speedway of Southern New Mexico — The track features modifieds, super stocks, speed stocks and more Saturdays. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. races at 7:45 p.m. Saturdays.
The Speedway is 11 miles west of Las Cruces exit 132, off I-10. Take south frontage road to Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. General admission: $10 ($7 seniors, military, students age 11-15 or with NMSU ID; ages 10 and younger free). Prices may vary for special events. Season passes (21 events): $190 ($130 senior, military with ID, students age 11-15 or with NMSU ID). Information: 1-800-658-9650 or snmspeedway.com.
El Paso Speedway Park — 14851 Marina (off Montana 7 miles east of Loop 375). Races are 7:45 p.m. Fridays, and include wing sprints, super stocks, street stocks, modifieds, super trucks, limited late models, and legends. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 ($7 seniors/military with ID/students age 11-15 or with UTEP ID). Free for children 10 and under. Information: 791-8749 or epspeedwaypark.com.
The last points race of the season is Friday, Aug. 27.
Recreational Sports
NM Senior Olympics — The City of Las Cruces will host its 32nd annual summer games July 28-Aug. 1, at various locations throughout the city. Athletes must compete and qualify in their respective sporting event, or events, at the local qualifying games in the spring, in order to participate in the Summer Games. Information/schedule: (575) 623-5777, (575) 642-6048 or nmseniorolympics.org.
Peter Piper Pizza ‘Back to School Classic’ — One of the premier youth basketball tournaments in the Southwest is July 31-Aug. 1, featuring local top high school teams and teams from throughout Texas. Four games guaranteed per team, followed by single elimination events. Games will be held throughout El Paso. Entry fee: $150 per team. Information: 540-0043 or pppbtsc.com.
Skateboarding Classes — El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host the free demonstration for upcoming August skateboarding classes 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at Westside Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge. Class open to ages 5 and older. Cost: $18. Information: 587-1623
The class needs five people enrolled by Aug. 5 in order to open on Saturday, Aug. 7.
Special Olympics training — Special Olympics Texas Area-19 hosts free training in preparation of the 2010 Fall games Nov. 4-6. Athletes must have a current medical form on file at the Special Olympics office, 4100 Rio Bravo, Suite 311. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org.
• Powerlifting training is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be age 16 or older. Information/location: David Lucero, 637-5720 or Maria Lucero at 637-1686.
• Northeast Pin Busters Bowling training is 6 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Aug. 2, at Bowlero Lanes, 8941 Dyer.
‘Tikes in Spikes’ Mini-Football League — Registration for the City of Las Cruces’s mini-football league for ages four runs through Aug. 6 at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley. League season begins Aug. 28 and runs through October. This is the first ever flag football league for ages 4-7. Cost: $25 per player. Information: (575) 541-2563.
Volunteer coaches also needed: (575) 541-2558.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association — Information: 532-5524, gepta@sbcglobal.net or gepta.usta.com. Advance registration at tournaments.usta.com, Call or visit website for other tennis programs.
• El Paso Adult and Senior Open is Aug. 18-22, at El Paso Tennis Club, Registration at tennislink.usta.com (ID# 759405710); deadline is Aug. 15. Cost: $35 Men’s Open Singles; $30 per event for all other events. Information: Ed Phinney, 532-4373 or tennisep@aol.com.
Quick Start Tennis Training is 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 15, at Tennis West Sport and Racquet Club, Cost: $20 per person (includes lunch. Registration deadline is Aug. 13. RSVP: Jennifer Viramontes, 532-5524 or gepta@sbcglobal.net.
Upward Soccer — Registration for the Boys and Girls youth soccer league runs Aug. 20-28, for grades K through 6. Registration forms may be picked up 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Sun Valley Baptist Church or its Northeast Christian Academy School, 9901 McCombs. Information: 755-7232 or 755-1155.
Mandatory soccer evaluation for players and parents is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Christian Academy Gymnasium.
Las Cruces Ciclovia — The free monthly public fitness event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Sunday of each month (Aug. 29) through October at Young Park, intersections of Walnut and Lohman. Activities include Hula Hoops, gunny sack races, jump roping, dancing, volleyball, parachute games and more for all ages. Bikes and skates welcome. Information: (575) 522-0289.
Public Ice Skating — Skating offered noon to 4 p.m. daily, plus 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano.
All ages welcome. Admission: $8 (skate rental included). Skate sharpening, fitting and consultation offered for $5. Spectator admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.
Rudolph Cup Rugby — Teams are now forming for the men’s city league on the Eastside, Westside and Northeast as well as military and Las Cruces teams. No experience needed. Information: 833-1322, dougrugby@aol.com or elpasorugby.com.
Runs, walks, triathlons
AlamoShape Sunset Run — The Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K evening runs start at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at AlamoShape 700 E. 1st in Alamogordo, N.M. A block party follows with DJs, food and drinks. Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt and block party admission). Information: rmf44@msn.com or alamoshape.com.
Online registration at race360.com/15113.
Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon — The USAT-sanctioned 400M swim/20K bike/5K run begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Socorro (N.M.) City Pool. Packet pickup begins at 5:30 a.m. Registration is $45 ($20 age 23 and younger) for sprint-distance race; $75 for relay. Additional $10 for non USAT members, and for mail-in registration. Registration deadline is Aug. 2. No race day registration available. Information: (575) 835-8927 or socorro.com/ssr/chile. Online registration at active.com.
Youth race us 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at NM Tech Swim Center. Packet pick-up is 5 p.m.
Aiyana C. Hanson Run — The first Leukemia Memorial 5K run and 1-mile fun walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Trophies awarded to top three male and female overall runners. T-shirts for all participants, and refreshments offered at finish line. Registration: $20 ($15 military and cancer survivors). Race day registration: $25. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Proceeds benefit Aiyana C. Hanson Foundation to support kids with cancer.
Packet pickup is 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the starting line on race day.
F-1 Triathlon — The annual 800m swim, 28K bike ride and 8K run is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Bottomless Lakes State Park, 13 miles east of Roswell, N.M. (via U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy 409). Bike and run will consist of two 14 K bike rides and two 4K runs. Pre-race events begin at 7 a.m. Registration (by Aug. 9): $45 F-1; no race day registration. Park use fees waived during event. Information: Steve Patterson (575) 624-6058.
The F-1 is the second race in the Bottomless Series.
This year’s event includes a mix relay consisting of a .4K swim, 14K bike and 4K run. Cost: $50.
Packet pick up is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Holiday Inn Express, 2300 Main in Roswell.
Healthy Heart Walks — The city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s monthly family walks begin at 8 a.m. on selected Saturdays through November at various local park and recreation centers. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome; registration: $5 one-time fee (includes all walks). Information: Eliseo Duran, 544-0753, ext. 21 or 23.
This month’s walk is Aug. 14 at Eastside Senior Center, 3200 Fierro, featuring entertainment and an art show.
Raise Awareness for Candlelighters run — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Richard D. Wiles hosts the inaugural 8K and 5K runs and 1-mile fun walk benefiting Candlelighters of El Paso 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at McKelligon Canyon. First 500 runners receive a free t-shirt an refreshments provided to all participants. Medals awarded to top three male and female runners in each category. Registration: $20 in advance; $25 on race day. Information: Chris Rowley: 478-5663. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the starting line on race day.
UTEP ROTC to DC 5K — The UTEP ROTC will host a 5K run and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. First 100 participants receive free t-shirt; refreshments for all participants at end of race; raffle prizes offered. Registration: $20 ($15 ages 10 and younger; team members). Late registration after Sept. 2 is $25 ($20 children/team members).
Park entry fee is $1 per vehicle.
Proceeds will help raise money to send UTEP’s ROTC Cadets to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Army Ten Miler.
Yucca Triathlon — The 10K run/50K bike and 400 meter swim is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at White Sands Missile Range’s Bell Gym. Participants must be at security gate by 6 a.m. Cost: $45 individuals; $65 teams. Deadline is Aug. 20. Information: (575) 678-3374. Web: wsmrmwr.com (click on “Bell Gym”).
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon — El Paso’s only USA Triathlon-sanctioned multisport race, with a 400m swim, 20K bike ride, and 5K run benefiting El Paso Diabetes Association, is planned for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, starting and ending at the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center. Participants may race as an individual or as part of a two- or three-person relay team. Entry fee: $65 individuals by July 1 ($75 after). No race day registration. Relay team registration available after July 1. Information: 433-3439. Online registration at raceelpaso.com/events.
Running clubs:
• Run El Paso maintains information on local races at runelpaso.com. Information: Luis Zaragosa, 543-2017.
• FCA Team Endurance El Paso. Long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes are invited to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. Both a ride and run are offered each week. Information: Christy, 307-8180 or fcaendurance.org.
• El Paso Triathlon Club is open to everyone interested in triathlons and similar events, including the Southwest Challenge Series. Information on training programs, get-togethers: elpasotriclub.org. Challenge series: southwestchallengeseries.com.
• The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers (H3) meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Saturdays at various locations. Dues: $3 per run. First run is free. Information: bjhash.com.
• The El Paso Hash House Harriers “Drinking Club with a Running Problem” meet at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons for non-competitive runs. Follow a mystery trail of chalk and flower in a grown-up “hide and seek” game. Trails range from 2 to 5 miles, with a beer and snacks social event afterward. Cost: $4 per hash. First run is free; walkers welcome. Information: 345-5130. Weekly meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com.
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